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Pre-Award Administrator

University of Mississippi · University, MS · Yesterday
Information Technology$57k–$85k/yrFull-time

Job Summary

Supports pre-award activities for an assigned portfolio of grants and contracts within a unit (school, department, or division).

Job Description

  • Performs pre-award activities for a unit (school, department, or division).
  • Affords assistance to departmental faculty/PI in the development, preparation, and submission of grants and contract proposals.
  • Manages pre-award administration of sponsored research activities among our 4 stem units: Biology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Mathematics, Physics & Astronomy.
  • Develops grant proposals and budgets while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and University guidelines and regulations.
  • Creates and prepares monthly grants and contracts reports.
  • Provides critical analyses and resolutions regarding large, complex budgets and multidisciplinary proposals with limited support.
  • Advises the Pl on proposal submissions, budget adjustments, and revisions required to meet the sponsor requirements.
  • Reviews budgets for accuracy and verifies financial requirements have been met.
  • Coordinates and reviews proposal elements (bio sketches, current & pending support, facilities & resources, etc.) for consistency, accuracy, and completeness.
  • Manages routing and submission process and communication concerning grant proposals, contracts, and awards.
  • Works effectively with other offices (central, school, departments, divisions) on research proposals and award management.
  • Serves as a liaison between departmental, faculty, and external agents to ensure success of proposal submission.
  • Supports data management and accuracy for pre-award activities.
  • Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

Department

The College of Liberal Arts (CLA) at the University of Mississippi is seeking a collaborative and highly organized Research Administrator II to support the College’s growing portfolio of externally sponsored research, with a particular focus on our STEM disciplines.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's (Required)
  • Relevant experience | 3 Years | Required

Compensation

$56,763.20 - $85,134.40

Interview Requirement

Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

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